"Bula!" You'll hear this friendly Fijian hello often as you explore these tropical islands. Smiling strangers greet you warmly. Visitors from all parts of the world consider Fiji one the South Pacific's most hospitable country.

In Fiji, visitors discover a population representing many ethnic groups - in addition to Fijians, you'll see Indians, Chinese, and Europeans as well as other South Pacific Islanders. How many islands comprise the Fiji archipelago? Estimates range from 300 to 500, depending whether you count all the coral atolls and islands. Of these,only about 100 are inhabited. Viti Levu, covers over half of Fiji's land area.